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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,308.62, 334,395.72 and 134,871.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,308.62, 334,395.72 and 134,871.84 is: 186,128.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,308.62 : 334,395.72 = 134,871.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,308.62/334,395.72 = 134,871.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,308.62x = 334,395.72 × 134,871.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,308.62x = 45,100,566,044.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,100,566,044.52/242,308.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,128.61

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